Nova Craft Canoe Prospector 16 SP3 with Vinyl Gunwales

Nova Craft Prospector 16 SP3 – Plum (Last One!)

If you’re looking for a canoe that can take a beating and still look stunning on the water, this Prospector 16 SP3 is the one. Built from ultra‑durable polyethylene, it’s a workhorse that handles rocky rivers, loaded trips, and years of adventure without complaint. Yes — it’s a little heavier than composite boats, but the tradeoff is bulletproof toughness and a price that makes it one of the best values in the entire Nova Craft lineup.

And this one? It’s special.

We brought in a full batch of SP3 Prospectors, and this plum‑colored beauty is a one and only. It's a rich, deep color that looks beautiful on the water and stands out from the usual reds and greens you'll see at every launch. If you want a canoe that's as distinctive as it is dependable, this is it.

• Rugged polyethylene construction built for real‑world abuse

• Classic Prospector hull: stable, responsive, and expedition‑ready

• Stunning plum finish — truly one‑of‑a‑kind

• A great paddling boat at a great price

• Only one left in stock

If you’ve been waiting for the right canoe at the right price, this is it. Once this plum Prospector is gone, it’s gone.

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Our SP3 canoe models have the same performance characteristics as our famous Prospector models, but are made from a tough 3 layer polyethylene plastic called SP3 that withstands hard knocks and extensive use. Because the material is nearly indestructible, it makes them attractive to owners who plan to subject them to hard use with little maintenance. While SP3 canoes are our heaviest boats, they are also the most affordable canoes we produce. These canoes are ideal for canoe liveries and rental shops since they will give many years of faithful service at an attractive price. For a family looking for a canoe they can leave knocking around at the cottage, they’ll have a canoe that should last a lifetime.

Our Prospector 16’ SP3 feels most at home loaded with gear on a remote wilderness lake or river. While it is best suited for river tripping, it remains versatile enough to be a good all round canoe. With experience, the self-righting aspects of the shallow arch hull will become apparent and confidence levels will soar. What’s more, it provides a very dry ride in big waves and whitewater. It is simply the best all round wilderness tripping canoe available.

Made in Canada.

• SP3: 90lb / 40.8kg
• Weights are based on year-long production averages and may vary.
• Length: 15′ 4” / 476cm
• Width: 36″ / 91.4cm
• Center Depth: 14.5″ / 35.6cm
• End Depth: 23″ / 58.4cm
• Rocker: 3″ / 7.6cm
• Capacity: 900lb / 408kg
• Symmetrical Hull
• Shallow Arch Bottom
• Moderate Rocker